The Whirlpool Brand developed the Mother of Invention Grant to help moms realize their potential by providing necessary business resources to launch their invention. Words often used to describe these momtrepreneurs are innovative, productive, inventive and protective. This year’s grand prize winner, Beth House, from Diamond Bar, Calif., encapsulates all of those with her Water Bottle Nipple Top and Pacifier innovation.
“I have truly learned that anything is possible by winning this grant,” said House, who will receive a $20,000 business grant to help her execute plans for her invention. “With the Water Bottle Nipple Top and Pacifier, I hope to make life a little easier for moms each day, and ultimately show them they should always believe in their ideas.”
The Water Bottle Nipple Top and Pacifier converts most juice and water bottles into nippled baby bottles, and doubles as a pacifier. The idea came to House out of necessity during a family camping trip with her husband and their foster children. When they ran out of baby bottles, House came up with the concept of a nipple that would screw on to the opening of a water bottle. Rather than waiting for the idea to come to market, House created the product and is now getting it off the ground.
In addition to the grant, House will receive a Whirlpool(R) Duet(R) washer and dryer pair, a Whirlpool(R) Fabric Freshener and a $3,000 stipend for a new home office. House and four additional winners will have the opportunity to attend a Whirlpool business boot camp with House. The camp, held at Whirlpool headquarters, will be hosted by Whirlpool brand experts and 2007 judges, will include roundtable discussions on topics critical to starting a business.
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